2006 Women's Champions: reLAXers

reLAXers over the PA Express 14-10

Both teams came to play as the ReLAXers prepared to defend their Women's Elite Championship title against the PA Express. The ReLAXers jumped out early on a quick goal from Colleen Dalon (W&M, '06) just one minute into the game. They would go on to score the next two goals as well, with tallies from Caroline McGuire (Richmond, '06) and Lauren Work (W&M, '04). Halfway through the first half the ReLAXers had a commanding 3-0 lead.

PA Express would not quit. After having a goal called back due to a crease violation, the offense would explode, scoring six consecutive goals. Megan Burker (Stanford, '06) answered the call by registering three goals for the Express. Katie Doolittle (Maryland, '07), Johna Capaldo (Temple, '07), and Kristen Burke (Penn State, '05) also scored. The ReLAXers would pick up another goal before halftime, however, as Allison Evans (W&M, '03) would bounce a pass past goalie Courtney Hastrich.

Hastrich would finish the first half with two saves for PA Express, who led 6-4 at halftime. Her counterpart, Debby Petracca, would finish with eight for the ReLAXers.

The ReLAXers would make a game out of it in the second half. After an early goal by Burker gave the Express a three goal advantage, the ReLAXers answered with three consecutive goals to tie the game at 7. The battle continued, as the teams traded goals one more time before the ReLAXers regained the lead on another goal by Caroline McGuire. Each team would continue to score, but the ReLAXers would not relinquish the lead, and would continue on to become the 2006 Vail Shootout Women's Division Champions.

Final Score: ReLAXers 14, PA Express 10.

PA Express: Megan Burker 4 goals (3 in the first half, and 1 in the second half), Jess Wasilewski 3 assists, Katie Doolittle 2 goals, Kristen Burke 2 goals, Johna Capaldo 2 goals.

reLaxers: Caroline McGuire 5 goals & 1 assist (1 goal in the first half and 4 goals in the second half), Allison Evans 3 goals and 1 assist, Colleen Dalon 2 goals, Lauren Work 1 goal and 1 assist, all of the following players had one goal apiece; Becca Hall, Morgan Lang, Laurice Rutledge.

Note: This is the second consecutive Women's Elite Championship for the ReLAXers. The Offensive MVP of the game was Caroline McGuire. Defensive MVP was Allison Evans of the ReLAXers. Katie Kunkle of PA Express took home the tournament Coaches Award.